Lake Piru lies in Ventura County, California, in the Los Padres National Forest next to the Sespe Condor Sanctuary and the Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge. The Topatopa Mountains encompass Lake Piru laying the Piru Canyon. The Ventureño Chumash Indians called the reeds they used to make baskets piru. The Chumash people include the Tataviam, and…
Lake Xochimilco (pronounced SO-chee-MILL-koh) rests in southern Mexico City right off its outer beltway, Anilo Perif, just east of the exit at Antiguo Canal Cuemanco. Lake Xochimilco pronunciation in English is as same as the Spanish pronunciation. This lake is now an internationally famous system of canals, which were created by artificial land called chinampas. …
America, the land of the free and the home of some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world. Among its many geographical wonders are its beautiful lakes, each offering unique vistas and experiences. From the tranquil shores of Lake Tahoe to the vast expanse of the Great Lakes, these bodies of water have…
Boating can be an exciting adventure, offering the chance to explore uncharted waters and enjoy stunning vistas. However, it also comes with its share of risks, and safety should always be a top priority. One crucial safety measure that often gets overlooked is the use of Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals (VDS). These devices are essentially…
Darlington Lake lies in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains, south of Mahwah, New Jersey, in northeastern New Jersey and just 24 miles a little northwest of New York City. Darlington County Park actually comprises three lakes, two you can swim in and one for fishing. Darlington Lake, the swimming lake, also boasts a water…
The Mansion Entertainment Group (MEG) is establishing a world-class theme park that rivals the Disney theme park franchise. MEG is sinking $2 billion into a 1,000 acre complex. MEG predicts their American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will bring 4.9 million visitors to far northeastern Oklahoma in the Cherokee Nation. What Amusement Park Is Coming…
Long Lake lies in upstate New York in Northeastern New York in Adirondack Park. The town of the same name, Long Lake, wraps around its southern shore, and quite a few islands are scattered throughout Long Lake, the lake. How Big Is Long Lake, NY? Long Lake, the lake, is 14 miles long with a…
Montanans know Cracker Lake in Glacier National Park in Montana as a turquoise gem. Glacier National Park comprises 150 named Rocky Mountain peaks and is full of lakes lying in deeply carved mountain valleys. This park is known for its 700-plus-miles of hiking trails and over 700 lakes. Cracker Lake is one of the smaller…
The Sea of Galilee! So much rich history! This article attempts to answer questions about this historical water body. The answers will include Biblical associations because of the numerous references to the Sea of Galilee in the Bible. The Bible is one of the primary reasons for the Sea of Galilee’s fame. The Sea of…
The Ice Lakes Basin is nestled in a remote area about five miles south of the popular ski region of Telluride, Colorado. There are two parts to the Ice Lakes Basin, the Upper Basin and Lower Basin. These basins hold a shallow lake in the lower basin, Lower Ice Lake, three large lakes in the…